Telescope Reviews: Apogee RA-88's vs. BT-70's??

I have looked off and on again at the Apogee RA-88's with interest, mainly due to the right angle viewing capabilities. Noticing the new Garrett 70mm R/A's today- realizing they're probably based on the BT-70's- and noting the closeness in price of all 3 of these (now that Optics Planet is carrying the RA-88;s again)- has made me give consideration to them. In reading the reviews and past postings, it seems like they each have their supporters and detractors. Based upon the similarity in price points- and the known issues with each, anyone care to offer an opinion as to which one would overall provide the better value in overall views? Even if the RA-88's really aren't 88mm due to design flaws, they're still a bit more aperture than the 70's, I'm sure.

Any thoughts?

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Wes
Atlantic Beach, FL

Some bino’s from Miyauchi 5x32 Binon's up through Garrett 20x110 Signature's,
Some telescopes from a Stellarvue 80mm NHNG up through a couple of 8” reflectors…
And a wonderful 4.25" Delmarva Shiefspiegler!
Some good friends, made here on C/N.
Oh- several cats and a wonderful wife!
Anyone want a cat???? :-O

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